Exam 1: CompTIA A+ Certification Exam: Core 1

Joe, a user, wants his desktop RAID configured to allow the fastest speed and the most storage capacity. His desktop has three hard drives. Which of the following RAID types should a technician configure to achieve this?

A technician has been informed that multiple users are receiving duplicate IP address warnings on their workstations, and they are unable to browse the Internet. Which of the following server types should the technician log in to in order to resolve the problem?

Which of the following is an IP address that is assigned to a network device based on its MAC address?

An employee's laptop will not power on. When the power button is pressed, the power light goes on and then suddenly off. A technician replaces the battery, and the laptop powers on. The employee works without issues until the end of the day, but the laptop presents the same problem the next morning. Which of the following is the MOST probable cause of the issue?

A technician is setting up the storage on a server and uses three SCSI hot-swappable hard drives. The technician configures a RAID array that uses all three drives. Therefore, if one of the drives fails, it can be pulled and replaced with a new drive, and the array will rebuild itself. Which of the following RAID configurations is the technician setting up?

A technician is upgrading a user's smartphone and wants to move all of the applications and contact information quickly to the new device. Which of the following connection types would work BEST to do this?

A technician is setting up a workstation for a new user. The computer's OS has most features disabled. The computer has graphics, network, and human input devices configured. When a user logs onto the computer, it loads a virtual desktop with all the necessary programs. Which of the following BEST describes this type of workstation?

Which of the following devices is susceptible to broadcast storms if configured incorrectly?

A technician needs to build a cloud solution with the following parameters: Predictable cost Easy expansion of resources Ability to control every aspect of the environment Which of the following would be the BEST solution for the technician to implement?

A user is looking for software that can overlay information on objects seen through the camera of a mobile device. This is an example of.

An end user reports a Windows based PC just had a BSOD. The PC rebooted, and the user is now logged back in and working without any issues. Which of the following should a technician check FIRST to begin troubleshooting?

A customer accidentally drops a laptop while it is charging. The next day, the customer notices the laptop will not turn on and calls a technician to investigate. The technician confirms the laptop will not turn on even though it is connected to the power adapter. Which of the following components is the MOST likely cause of this behavior?

A technician is setting up a new workstation. The technician wants to make sure the workstation will not load the OS if a portable hard drive is connected to it. Which of the following should the technician configure?

A user contacts the help desk to report the Internet is not working. Which of the following steps should the technician take NEXT?

Which of the following connector types in MOST appropriate to use to connect a SOHO cable modem to the ISP?

During an inspection, it was found that data racks were not properly grounded. To pass the inspection and address a growing concern to protect data cabling and equipment, a technician must make sure all racks are properly grounded. Which of the following tools should the technician use to verify this has been completed?

When configuring a VM, which of the following devices MOST likely needs to be configured to allow the VM access to other client VMs on the same host?

An end user reports a printer error that states "Replace filament". With which of the following types of printer is the end user MOST likely having problems?

A customer travels often and needs to connect a laptop to the home office server. The customer wants to use a cell phone data connection but has connected to the wrong network in the past. Which of the following would work BEST to ensure a secure connection through the cell phone?

A user wants to build a new home computer that will be used exclusively for the latest offline games. The user consults with a technician on the best hardware to purchase. The user has already picked out the CPU, GPU, RAM, and motherboard, but is unsure what else is important to achieve top performance. Which of the following should the technician suggest? (Choose two.)